§ Mr. WallerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if it is her policy to receive delegations from community health councils which have formally objected to hospital closures.
§ Dr. MawhinneyFormal objections to hospital closures should be made to the district health authority.
Where the regional health authority supports the district health authority, it will refer the matter to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for a final decision.
Whether we receive a delegation from the community health council will depend on the view we take of the particular closure, taking account of all the relevant facts.